ORIGINAL: ED1971PA
RLS, LOL, We are trying to think rationally and logically in regards to the Automobile industry. Maybe we are the crazy ones. I didn't even think about the PT Cruiser, didn't they even make a Convertible out of one of those ugly K-Cars or little New Yorkers back in the day?. Man, How stupid would they be if they didn't make a Challenger Convertible. Don't u think if Chrysler made a 'cuda their sales would go up?
Exactly the problem with Chrysler currently is their management is thinking illogically. They don't have an economy car when gas prices are high and think the way to compete in this market is to make more gas guzzling SUVs. They use an expensive 5-speed auto from MB that yeilds no advantages over their 4-speed when they have their own 5-speed that is both less expensive to build and actually does yeild benefits.
Yes they made the LeBaron convertible. I actually didn't think those looked too bad for their day to be honest.
The Challenger warrants a convertible, not offering one would be a big mistake. If the PT Cruiser has one, then the Challenger should have one.
I'd say if the Chrysler division would end their stupid strategy of cheapness and rid itself of the Plymouth line-up (PT Cruiser, non C models of the 300, base and Touring levels of the Sebring, non-luxury levels of the Town & Country, etc.) and return those to their rightful owner to revive Plymouth, a Cuda would be the perfect addition as long as it competes as a Plymouth is supposed to (ultimate discount performance no flashy stuff like leather and such).
Plymouth would be successful again because its legendary muscle car would be back to identify the brand with, but since I know that reviving Plymouth is about as likely as me running DCX, I hope Chrysler will consider adding the Cuda to its line-up, but I'm not going to hold my breath.